Annabel Anderson
Hove,East Sussex
Summary
I'm proactive, adaptable and hard working with strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability and experience to manage projects and events on many scales.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business Owner
Tuck n' Snug
Brighton, East Sussex
11.2015 - 11.2023
- Developed award-winning bedding for children designed to improve sleep
- Devised and implemented business plan
- Developed and led marketing / event management programme including exhibitions / trade shows
- Developed website and organised product fulfilment
Event Manager
Revolution Sports Marketing
Arundel, West Sussex
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Organised nationwide schools programme to encourage children to participate in running events
- Oversaw event management
- Implemented promotional campaigns to increase awareness
- Sourced business sponsorship
Freelance Communications Advisor
E-Group New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2005 - 07.2006
- Provided communications advice to start-up company
- Prepared communications plan, media marketing materials and secured press coverage
Manager
Pulse Group Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2004 - 06.2005
- Set up new Dubai satellite office for Pulse Group UK, to promote marketing services capabilities
- Solicited new business opportunities, presenting and preparing new business pitches
- Acted as local country support for Emirates Airline global exhibition programme
Press Office
Visa Europe
London
10.2003 - 07.2004
- Project managed European press events for major company announcements
- Provided front line response to media enquiries
- Ran the European senior management speaker programme
- Created and organised a programme of internal communications events
Account Director
Cohn & Wolfe PR
London
01.1998 - 04.2003
- Directed and managed client accounts across public and private sectors in UK and Europe
- Led team management, focusing on account resourcing, staff development, and leadership
- Media relations and stakeholder communications experience
- Managed events for business, public and Government announcements
- Copywriting and editorial skills
Senior Account Executive
Biss Lancaster PR
London
03.1995 - 01.1998
- Executed public relations / event management campaigns for Hogg Robinson Group, Disneyland Paris and Manpower plc.
Secretary
Royal Global Australia
Melbourne, Australia
01.1994 - 03.1995
- Secretary to Regional Underwriter Manager
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth 09.1988 - 06.1991
Skills
- Event planning and coordination
- Press relations
- Marketing communications
- New business engagement
Affiliations
- Running and volunteering
Timeline
Business Owner
Tuck n' Snug
11.2015 - 11.2023
Event Manager
Revolution Sports Marketing
01.2007 - 06.2008
Freelance Communications Advisor
E-Group New Zealand
11.2005 - 07.2006
Manager
Pulse Group Dubai
11.2004 - 06.2005
Press Office
Visa Europe
10.2003 - 07.2004
Account Director
Cohn & Wolfe PR
01.1998 - 04.2003
Senior Account Executive
Biss Lancaster PR
03.1995 - 01.1998
Secretary
Royal Global Australia
01.1994 - 03.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production
Bournemouth University
09.1988 - 06.1991